Comparison

Instant Camera vs PhotoFrame Simple

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Instant Camera

Capture and personalize photos with an instant camera aesthetic. Add handwritten notes and drawings to your images for a unique, nostalgic touch. Import photos or take new ones directly within the app.

Highlights
  • Instant camera photo simulation
  • Handwritten notes and drawings
  • Zoom and pan while drawing
  • Two frame styles
  • Direct shooting mode
  • Import from photo library
Features
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InstantCamera recreates the look and feel of instant camera photos on your iPhone. After taking a photo, you can write or draw directly on it by hand to create a memorable keepsake. Why not capture everyday moments with InstantCamera, just like the protagonist in the film Alice in the Cities? Main Features - Paint function You can zoom in up to 2x while drawing. When zoomed in, move the image by dragging/swiping with two fingers. - Two types of frames - Opens directly in shooting mode - Take photos with the camera or import images from your photo library We welcome your feedback and comments. mail: info@bbcddc.com X: bbcddc

About

PhotoFrame Simple

Create unique photo and video collages with customizable frames, rounded corners, and various sizes. Add text captions and save your favorite designs. Adjust printable areas for perfect prints.

Highlights
  • Customizable photo and video collages
  • Adjustable frame shapes and rounded corners
  • Multiple print and wallpaper sizes
  • Video collage support (up to 6 videos)
  • Printable area adjustment
  • Add text captions and date stamps
  • Save favorite frame designs
Features
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Choose a layout for 2 images or 3 images, and apply rounded corners. There is an infinite number of combinations. Create your special photo with PhotoFrame. PhotoFrame is a photo frame app that allows you to bring your photos in the iOS photo albums together. - Frames Select any of the frame shapes from a wide collection, then apply color and rounded corners to create your own unique photo frame. - Sizes Select different sizes from the printout size to the wallpaper size according to your needs. The following sizes are available: DSC, L, postcard (Japanese size), HV, KG, square, 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2. - Video You can create collages using not only photos, but also videos. Place videos in your layout just like photos, and export expressive collages with motion. Capture your favorite moments in a richer, more vivid way than still images alone can offer. About the video feature: - You can place up to 6 videos in a single layout. - Exported videos are limited to a maximum length of 15 seconds. - Videos longer than 15 seconds will be exported using only the first 15 seconds. - Videos shorter than 15 seconds will loop as needed during export. - Adjust the printable area It's quite common to hear that even though you set the photo dimensions to fit the frame size, when you print the picture at shop, the edges of the frame may get cut off since they will be printed a few millimeters inside. PhotoFrame enables you to adjust the outline of the frame without cutting anything off for the final print. - Add text captions You can easily add any text or date stamps to your photo. (Please note that text won't be saved to your Favorites. The text will be removed when you quit the app.) - Favorites Save the frames you created to your Favorites. 【Supported OS】 iOS 12 or later 【Supported devices】 iPhone 6sPlus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 5s Please note that this app has not been tested for compatibility with other devices except those listed above. 【Disclaimer】 While we try our best, we will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by the use of this application such as bugs or errors.

Screenshots

Instant Camera3 screens
PhotoFrame Simple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PhotoFrame Simple at Free against Instant Camera's $1.99. PhotoFrame Simple also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Instant Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown).

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PhotoFrame Simple is free to download; Instant Camera costs $1.99 up front. PhotoFrame Simple sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Instant Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PhotoFrame Simple holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoFrame Simple has 414 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Instant Camera's written reviews are positive against 63% of PhotoFrame Simple's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Instant Camera ships an update every 2 months, PhotoFrame Simple every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 0 level
Instant Camera versus PhotoFrame Simple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstant CameraPhotoFrame Simple
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (414 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.9% of reviews62.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1414 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1715.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperbbcddcYosuke Seki

Customer experience

Instant Camera

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive37.9%
Neutral48.3%
Negative13.8%

PhotoFrame Simple

All ratings414 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive62.9%
Neutral8.6%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

None

Instant Camera

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PhotoFrame Simple

One-time1
  • Remove ads$3.99

Questions

Is Instant Camera free?
Instant Camera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhotoFrame Simple free?
PhotoFrame Simple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Instant Camera or PhotoFrame Simple?
PhotoFrame Simple is rated higher. Instant Camera averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PhotoFrame Simple averages 4.7 from 414 ratings.
Do Instant Camera or PhotoFrame Simple have ads?
PhotoFrame Simple shows ads; Instant Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, Instant Camera or PhotoFrame Simple?
Instant Camera ships an update every 2 months, and PhotoFrame Simple every 5 days. Most recently, Instant Camera was updated on September 22, 2026 and PhotoFrame Simple on September 23, 2026.

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